OBITUARY: William Bruce Dill

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Jul 22, 2013 at 1:00 PMJul 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

William Bruce Dill, 57, of Bluford, died at 4:31 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his home in Bluford.

William Bruce Dill, 57, of Bluford, died at 4:31 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 2013, at his home in Bluford. He was born Tuesday, Oct. 4, 1955, in Carmi, the son of William Leroy and Estalee (Williams) Dill. He married Barbara Russell on June 18, 1980, in Carmi.

William served our country in the United States Navy. He worked as an electrician for National Railway. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was of the Pentecostal faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Roger Dill; one grandson, Mark Edward Millenbine; and loyal dog, Tinkerbell.

In honor of William's wishes, he was be cremated. A visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. July 16 at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Attendees were encouraged to wear camouflage in honor of William.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Dill family (please make checks payable to Barbara Dill) and will be accepted at the funeral home or mailed to Hughey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 721, Mt. Vernon, IL 62864.

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